Warren E. Bliss to Smiley Bancroft

Item Description

Title: Warren E. Bliss to Smiley Bancroft

Author

Bliss, Warren E., 1840-1930

Recipient

Bancroft,Smiley, 1808-1874

Source Document

Extent: 7 pages

Date Created: June 19, 1862

Description

Topics include moving to camp near the Chickahominy, anticipation of a battle at Richmond, the capture of Fort Darling, a description of the Battle of Fair Oaks, and the death of Charles Bancroft. Topics include moving to camp near the Chickahominy, anticipation of a battle at Richmond, the capture of Fort Darling, a description of the Battle of Fair Oaks, and the death of Charles Bancroft. Use of hot air balloons in reconnaissance is mentioned, as is the observation that many plantations are deserted by their owners and run by slaves, Gen. McClellan threatened to turn every "White House" (plantation) into a hospital.